Cynthia Shaver lives in Salem, OR., with her husband of over 20 years and two children. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University and does professional counseling part-time at her private practice. She is also the Executive Director and Founder of a non-profit organization that helps provide emotional and spiritual support to women in the sex industry called POLE Gems. 

During her undergraduate education at Western Oregon University, Cynthia studied music and the arts, landing her a double major in Social Sciences and Creative Arts. It was during that time that her love of music and worship combined and blossomed. Her passion is to bring God's word of love and healing to the people of Salem Ekklesia through musical and artistic expression. Due to the vast amount of healing that Cynthia has experienced in her own life, she passionately loves God and believes that He has a plan and purpose for everyone. Click here to see Cynthia's 700 Club testimony:http://www.cbn.com/tv/2474713577001